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Cafeteria

New York, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 97 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Cafeteria is a platform that connects teens with brands for paid conversations and content creation opportunities. The platform enables teenagers to earn money by discussing and engaging with brands they choose.

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Founders & leadership

Cafeteria was founded in 2023 by Rishi Malhotra.

RMRishi Malhotra
Rishi MalhotraFounder & CEO [cafeteria]Rishi Malhotra is a media executive who previously co-founded and led Saavn, a music streaming platform sold to Jio Platforms in 2018 for $1.3 billion, and later served as head of Luminary. He spent several years at HBO developing its first streaming platform and has worked on original content projects with major artists and entertainment figures.

Investors · 3

Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M

How we know: Collaborative Fund's portfolio page · funding news · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Imaginary Venture Capitallisted by Imaginary Venture CapitalNew York · $1M – $10M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2024–2025

▶$3MraisedJul 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rishi MalhotraExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJun 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rishi MalhotraExecutive Officer
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Cafeteria went on to found or lead other companies.

Rishi MalhotraChief Executive Officer of the Issuer.Founded JiosaavnKatrin LiivatCEO and FounderFounded FoodDocs

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In the news

Cafeteria Raises $3M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2024Cafeteria raises $3M to connect brands with their most opinionated customers: teens | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Cafeteria do?
Cafeteria is a platform that connects teens with brands for paid conversations and content creation opportunities. The platform enables teenagers to earn money by discussing and engaging with brands they choose.
Who founded Cafeteria?
Cafeteria was founded by Rishi Malhotra in 2023.
Who are Cafeteria's investors?
Cafeteria's investors include Listen Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Imaginary Venture Capital.
How much funding has Cafeteria raised?
Cafeteria has disclosed $3M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Cafeteria headquartered?
Cafeteria is headquartered in New York, US.